Putu Made – Flavours Of Bali In Jakarta. Go For The Slow-Roasted Whole Duck Bebek Betutu

[Jakarta] It is not difficult to find Padang and Sundanese eateries in Jakarta, ranging from street stalls, to posh restaurants.

However, there is one local cuisine that could be lacking in the capital – Balinese.

If you are searching for Balinese food in the capital city, I would recommend Putu Made by the Boga Group.

Located on the fifth floor of Senayan City Mall in South Jakarta, Putu Made believes in keeping the philosophy of Basa Genep – the concept of balanced-comprising main ingredients such as galangal, turmeric, ginger, and kaempferia galanga or known as aromatic ginger.

To ensure that the restaurant delivers authentic Balinese flavours to the capital, Putu Made ships most of their spices and herbs from the island itself.

The highlight of the interior is the large “Barong” (mythical creature in the mythology of Bali) mural painting and the live grill station inspired by the famous seafood restaurants at Jimbaran, Bali.

Here, diners can take a “sneak peek” at what is being prepared, ranging from fresh seafood to fresh meats, all of which are grilled using coconut husk, to get that smoky aroma.

Putu Made’s signature dish is Bebek Betutu (IDR 235K, SGD23.50), a slow-roasted whole duck which is considered one of Bali’s most famous dish.

It contains of a whole duck stuffed with herbs and spices, wrapped with dried palm leaves, then steamed for 5 hours until the meat is tender and soft.

The fish was fresh and soft, grilled using coconut husk which brought upon an enticing aroma.

Personally, I think that the Lidah Sapi Bumbu Asin (IDR 129k, SGD12.90), the dish of salty beef tongue to be the highlight of the meal – thick cuts, juicy and tender, especially when dipped into the lime salt.